Indian Army 67th SSC Technical Men & Women (October 2026) Online Form

The Indian Army has released a prestigious opportunity for engineering graduates to join the elite force as Commissioned Officers. The 67th Short Service Commission (Technical) Men and Short Service Commission (Technical) Women courses are scheduled to commence in October 2026 at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. This recruitment drive is aimed at unmarried male and female engineering graduates, as well as Widows of Defence Personnel, who aspire to serve the nation with technical expertise and valor.

Indian Army 67th SSC (Tech) Men & Women Course

The Indian Army has released the official notification for the 67th Short Service Commission (SSC) Technical Men and Women course. This recruitment drive offers a golden opportunity for unmarried male and female engineering graduates to join the Indian Army as Commissioned Officers. Selected candidates will undergo training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, commencing in October 2026. The selection is based on a direct SSB interview process, bypassing the need for a written examination.

Vacancy Details

The Indian Army has announced approximately 381 vacancies for this course. The majority of seats are allocated to male candidates across various engineering streams, while specific vacancies are reserved for women and widows of defence personnel.

Indian Army SSC Tech Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a requisite Engineering Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in the notified stream from a recognized university.

• Final Year Students: Candidates in the final year of their engineering degree are also eligible to apply, provided they can submit proof of passing the Engineering Degree Examination along with mark sheets of all semesters/years by 01 October 2026.

• For Widows of Defence Personnel:

  • SSCW (Non-Tech): Graduation in any discipline.

  • SSCW (Tech): B.E./B.Tech in any engineering stream.

Nationality

A candidate must either be :-

(i) a citizen of India, or

(ii) a subject of Bhutan, or

(iii) a subject of Nepal, or

(iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or

(v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by Government of India.

Certificate of eligibility will however not be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal.      A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary, will attach such certificate alongwith the application.

SSC Tech (Men and Women) 2025 Age Limit

• For SSC (Tech) – 66 Men and SSCW (Tech)- 37 Women. 20 to 37 years as on 01 April 2026(Candidates born between 01 Apr 1999 and 31 March 2006, both days inclusive).
• For widows of Defence Personnel who Died in Harness Only. SSCW (Non-Tech) [Non-UPSC] and SSCW (Tech) – A maximum of 35 years of age as of 01 April 2026.

Note. The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation/ Secondary School Examination Certificate or an equivalent examination certificate on the date of submission of application will only be accepted. No other document relating to age will be accepted and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted.

Cost of Training.

The entire cost of training at OTA is at Government expense. In case the Lady/ Gentleman Cadet is withdrawn from training academy due to reasons other than medical ground or the reasons not beyond his/ her control, he/ she will be liable to refund cost of training @ ₹ 11,952/- per week till 37 Sep 2025, thereafter a yearly escalation of 8% p.a. will be calculated on the Per Capita Cost of Training for each ensuing year (or as notified from time to time) apart from allied charges as fixed by the government from time to time, for the period of his/ her stay at OTA, Chennai.

Selection Process

The selection procedure for the 67th SSC Tech entry involves the following stages:

1. Shortlisting of Applications: The Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) shortlists applications based on the cut-off percentage of marks obtained in the Engineering Degree (upto 6th semester for final year, 8th semester for graduates).

2. SSB Interview: Shortlisted candidates will face a 5-day Service Selection Board (SSB) interview (Stage I & II) at one of the Selection Centres (Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar).

3. Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by the SSB will undergo a medical examination.

4. Merit List: A final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the SSB interview, subject to medical fitness.

Application Fee

• There is No Application Fee for any category of candidates (General/OBC/SC/ST/Women).

How to Apply

Applications will only be accepted online on the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Click on ‘Officer Entry Appln/Login’ and then click ‘Registration’ (Registration is not required, if already registered on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in). 

Follow these steps to apply for the Indian Army 67th SSC Technical Entry:

1. Visit the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.

2. Click on the “Officer Entry Appln/Login” button.

3. Click on “Registration” (if not already registered) and complete the process.

4. Log in with your credentials and go to the “Dashboard“.

5. Click on “Apply Online” and select the link for Short Service Commission Technical (Men/Women).

6. Fill in the application form with personal, communication, and educational details.

7. Save and continue through the sections and submit the form.

8. Take two printouts of the final application form (with Roll Number generated) for future reference and the SSB interview.

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